# Bubble Catcher! vs Risky Road

The clearest difference is ads: Bubble Catcher! at none against Risky Road's shown. Bubble Catcher! also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (4.1 vs 15.0). Risky Road's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 44). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Catcher! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Risky Road sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Risky Road holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Risky Road has 2.3K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Bubble Catcher!'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Risky Road's.

Bubble Catcher! ships an update monthly, Risky Road every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Catcher! | Risky Road |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-catcher/id428214365/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risky-road/id1081132864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **59.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Totally Apps Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428214368) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Catcher!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-catcher/id428214365)

Guide falling bubbles into designated pockets using intuitive touch controls. Rescue furry friends trapped within bubbles before they hit the ground. Compete for the fastest times across numerous challenging levels in this addictive puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Rescue trapped furry friends, Beat all levels, Fastest time challenges, Addictive puzzle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Bubble Point Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 New Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| 210 Bubble Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 460 Bubble Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1250 Bubble Points | $9.99 | one-time |


### Risky Road

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risky-road/id1081132864)

Navigate a challenging road, accelerating to overcome obstacles and protect an egg. Collect coins and bonus letters to unlock new vehicles and egg customizations. Test your driving skills and see how far you can go.

**Highlights:** Drive and protect an egg, Overcome obstacles with speed control, Collect coins for unlocks, Unlock new cars, Unlock new egg colors, High score challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 🚀 Great time killer
- 👍 Minimal ads in older version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Excessive ads in newer version
- 🐛 Ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Lost progress and high scores after update
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy after update
- 🐛 Egg/diamond falling out too easily

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Accidental purchases due to lack of confirmation
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More levels and obstacles
- Ability to customize vehicles and eggs
- Reverse/brake controls
- Multiplayer/competitive modes
- Free mode without egg


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Catcher! free?

Bubble Catcher! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Risky Road free?

Risky Road is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Catcher! or Risky Road?

Risky Road is rated higher. Bubble Catcher! averages 3.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Risky Road averages 4.3 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Bubble Catcher! or Risky Road have ads?

Risky Road shows ads; Bubble Catcher! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Catcher! or Risky Road?

Bubble Catcher! ships an update monthly, and Risky Road every 5 months. Most recently, Bubble Catcher! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Risky Road on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*